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Ronald Rex Piselli Funeral Chapel

1213 S Broad St

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

JEFFREY GUARACINO Obituary

Name: Calling hours for JEFFREY GUARACINO
Start: 2022-01-04T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-01-04T20:30:00.000Z
Location: Old St. Mary Church

GUARACINO JEFFREY Entered into eternal rest peacefully at his residence Dec. 28, 2021, age 48. Jeff was president and CEO of Visit Philly. Most loving son of the late Lucille, loving brother of Jerome, companion of Joshua. Relatives and friends and colleagues and members of all organizations he belonged to are invited Tuesday from 2 P.M. at Old St. Mary Church, 252 S. 4th St., Phila., PA 19106 to pay their respects. Funeral Mass 3:30 P.M. precisely. Entombment Calvary Cem., NJ. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the following charitites: The Attic https://secure.dotgivelively.org/donate/atticyouth-center or Mary's Daughter https://www.gofundme.com/f/national-day-of-action? or The Trevor Project https://give.thetrevorproject.org/.give/368611/?Funeral Arrgs. entrusted to RONALD REX PISELLI "THE FUNERAL CHAPEL" 215-271-0950

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer from Dec. 31, 2021 to Jan. 3, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for JEFFREY GUARACINO

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12 Entries

Michael Spink

September 20, 2023

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I met Jeff frantically searching for an internship as I was wrapping up my PR degree from Rowan. He got me into KYW/CBS and for 6 months mentored me, shared many laughs at many lunches and showed me how to navigate people with empathy, understanding and taking into account perspectives I might not have otherwise-perfect lessons for life and a fairly long career in PR. I was looking Jeff up to thank him for the time he spent with me and the fine pen he gave me as a gift when I left CBS-that I still use daily-and found the KYW news story on his death. What a fine legacy and model for us all.

Kevin P. Hanaway

January 5, 2022

Jeff and I were friends since he was 11 years old. I remember Jeff and his cousin, Stephen, coming on their bicycles to daily Mass at St. Stephen's parish in Pennsauken, NJ. Jeff never stopped going to daily Mass. I was a deacon then studying to become a Catholic priest. All through the years we grew in friendship. I am so proud of him. Jeff asked I give the sermon at this funeral Mass and I was so proud to do so. I know Jeff is in heaven with his Mom, Lucille and Grandpa, and all those who loved him and passed to eternal life. Eternal rest grant to Jeff, Oh Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May Jeff rest in peace.

Lisa Chiumento

January 4, 2022

I had the honor and pleasure of working with Jeff at the AC Alliance. Never a dull moment and always laughs to be had when he didn't have his To Do list in hand. I'm saddened to hear of his passing, but my first thought was picturing him in a fabulous white suit, wings on his back and a big smile on his face. A comforting thought for me. Rest easy my friend, for one day we will meet again.

zabeth TEELUCKSINGH

January 4, 2022

Remembering Jeff who showed us all the way to fly the Philadelphia flag. Rest in peace, may your light shine in Heaven.

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Shawn and Michele Waters

January 4, 2022

Jeff, your light will live on through all the memories. May god bless you and your family xo

Andrea Lopez

January 3, 2022

Always remembering how Jeff made everyone feel special and also, grateful for bringing me into the Welcome America Family. Rest well dear Friend.

Jennifer Rodriguez, GPHCC

January 3, 2022

The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce joins the Visit Philadelphia team in mourning the loss of Jeff Guaracino. Jeff embodied all that is great about Philadelphia and his spirit was contagious. Jeff deeply believed that diversity and inclusion was good for business every day of the year and not just during "month long celebrations". In 2020 Jeff and his team were awarded the Excelencia Hispanic Business Award at GPHCC's Alegria Ball for their efforts in marketing to Latino visitors. We'll miss him as a partner and advocate for the Hispanic business community, but mostly as our friend. Our prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

Councilmember Derek Green

January 3, 2022

My condolences to all who love Jeff. He taught us how to be a true Ambassador for the City that we love.

Sharon Niessner Locilento

January 2, 2022

To Jeff´s Brother and your family, I was heartbroken to hear about Jeff´s passing. The last time we got together was a little over eight years ago, before I moved to Maine. I have so many wonderful memories from our high school days. From classes, driving around in that light green tank of a car, lunch, going on Dance Party USA, having lunch that your mom made, she was always cooking something for when I came over and the day he became my son´s " Godfather ". He even signed my yearbook love The Godfather. He will always be my wonderful, caring friend with a heart bigger then this world. I am lucky to have known him even if we drifting away as our live took different paths. Every now and then messaging on events in our lives. I now have an Angel, a beautiful, loving caring angel that I know we will meet again. With my Love

Linda Sonnie

January 2, 2022

All of us who new him, lost a shining star. Rest in Peace my friend

Joe DeMasi

January 2, 2022

To an amazing man that touched so many hearts. RIP my friend.

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